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Yorkshire chairman blames England players

Rashid was one of the players that let Yorkshire down, according to GravesGareth Copley/PA

After a team’s relegation, whatever the sport, it would be normal to expect the club to release a statement blaming bad luck or commending players for giving their all. Not in Yorkshire, however.

In typical bluff style, the chairman of the county cricket club reacted to the team’s demotion from the top flight of the County Championship by calling the players a “disgrace” and singling out England players.

Colin Graves ensured the reputation of the Yorkshireman remained intact after the county were condemned to division two for the first time in nine years as Worcestershire picked up the point they required at Durham to condemn the Tykes to the drop.

“The performances have been a disgrace; they have been unacceptable,” Graves said. “The players need…